Entries into all events are now open.

Register now and take advantage of the special Early Bird prices!
EARLY BIRD PERIOD – Up until 11:59pm on June 24
STANDARD ENTRY PERIOD – From 12:00am on June 25 until 5:00pm Friday October 11, 2013

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A record 6218 runners completed the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon to make it the largest in Australian history. More than 32,000 entries were received across the five events. We hope to see you back at the MCG on October 13, 2013!

The Event is set in the heart of Melbourne with various event courses running through Yarra Park, St Kilda and the City of Port Phillip. Like previous years the Marathon is also planned to finish in the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Entries into all event categories including the Medibank Melbourne Marathon, the Flight Centre Half Marathon, The Coffee Club 10km, the Asics 5.7km and the Asics 3km Walk are open and you can register online now!

If you have ALREADY REGISTERED in the 2013 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival but would like to stay up to date with all the latest event and race day details you can follow them on Twitter or Facebook.Follow @melb_marathon

Do it for Charity!!!

This is a major event of Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to help raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC)

The Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) specialises in programs for babies and children with Cerebral Palsy and is the only one of its type in Australia. The therapists and programs are recognised around the world as some of the most successful at giving children with CP the chance to live their lives as independently as they are capable of.

Please have a great race in whatever distance you set your sights on

We recommend that everyone should take advantage of early bird prices, enter before June 25th in all racing categories to save!

NATIONAL ENTRANTS

*If you register during the Early Bird Period your Race Pack will be sent to you to the address you provide.
*If you register during the Standard Entry Period (after 12:00am on June 25), you must collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office during opening hours.

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE

Race packs will not be sent internationally. If you are an international entrant, your Race Pack must be collected from the Race Week Office during opening hours. So please allow time before Race Day to come and collect your pack.

Race Week Office

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival Race Week Office will be operational at the MCG during Race Week for late entries, Race Pack Collection, Change of Events and general enquiries.

The Race Week Office will be located on the external concourse of the MCG between Gates 1 and 2.

You can select from a range of distances to participate in for 2013

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

[fb-like]Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

Start Time – 7.00amWheelchair competitor start time – 7.55am

Early Bird – $130.00Standard – $150.00

Course Time Limit – All competitors that cannot run at a sub-5hr marathon pace should make themselves familiar with the alternate route for slow marathoners and obey instructions from marshals on the day.

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip

Race Information Booklet

Competitor T-shirt (must be collected from the Event Expo)

Show bag and gift

Finishers Certificate

Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – 18 years of age on Race Day

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon is the largest marathon in Australia, we strive to deliver a world class event that will accommodate the increasing demand. In 2013 we have made further improvements to the marathon course for participant safety and to reduce course crowding:

Increased road Width – the use of the centre of St Kilda Rd from Toorak Rd to Southbank Blvd exclusively for marathon runners until 10.00am

Added runner lanes – in St Kilda Rd where the half marathon and marathon merge we have separate running lanes with exclusive lanes for marathon only

Separated the half marathon course from marathon – so that the last 8 km of the course is a marathon only course – runners do merge as they enter the MCG

A brief course description:

Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head south along St Kilda Road.

At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do an anticlockwise lap of Albert Park Lake.

The Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.

At the Carousel carpark, runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk, entering the pit lane in Aughtie Drive before U-turning approx 300m past the Pits Building.

Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right into Lakeside Drive and right in to Fitzroy St.

Runners then make a right hand turn at Acland St extension proceed north onto Beaconsfield Parade, to a U-turn just before Bay St (Dow St) heading south toward St Kilda along Beaconsfield Parade.

At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, runners will veer right and head towards Elwood using Jacka Boulevard and Marine Parade to Ormond Esplanade and turning right into the Elwood Park Recreation area, follow the roadways through to right hand turn exit at Ormond Esplanade to a U-Turn in Ormond Esplanade near St Kilda St.

After the U-Turn runners proceed north along Ormond Esplanade, Marine Parade, Jacka Blvd in southbound lanes to right hand turn into extension of Acland St, followed by a left hand turn into Fitzroy St.

At St Kilda Junction runners turn left into St Kilda Road northbound center lanes continuing to a left hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a right hand turn into Sturt St, proceeding (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.

Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (marathon Runners must move to the left side of the road in Linlithgow Ave)onto Birdwood Ave to a right hand turn into Domain Rd. Followed by a right hand turn onto St Kilda Rd Southbound Service lane.

Proceed along St Kilda Rd Over Princes Bridge into Swanston St to a right hand turn onto Flinders St.

Runners then veer right into Wellington Parade South, turn right into Jolimont Rd, which becomes Brunton Avenue.

Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip

Competitor Information Booklet

Show bag and gift

Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – 16 years of age on Race DayField Limit – 11,000

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)

Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue.

Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head south along St Kilda Road.

At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do an anticlockwise lap of Albert Park Lake.

The Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.

At the Carousel carpark, runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk, entering the pit lane in Aughtie Drive before U-turning approx 300m past the Pits Building.

Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right into Lakeside Drive towards Fitzroy St. where runners turn LEFT (note: Marathon runners veer right).

Half Marathoners turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound service lanes and continue to LEFT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.

Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (note: marathon runners veer left into Birdwood Ave – HALF Marathon STAY on the RIGHT) until the right hand turn into St Kilda Road.

The Coffee Club 10km

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Start Time – 7.30am (2 Wave Starts)
In the 10km and 5.7km Runs, there are 2 wave starts to reduce the congestion at the start line. These will be a Sub 55 Minute wave and an over 55 Minute wave. Please select the appropriate category when registering and upon starting the race, please start in the allocated wave as per your Race Bib Colour.

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip

Competitor Information Booklet

Show bag and gift

Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – Entrants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult on course at all timesField Limit – 10,000

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)

Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue

Note: there will be two wave starts that correspond to your race number colour. Please start in the allocated area

Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street and cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge.

Then there is a RIGHT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a RIGHT hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave.

Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Road, followed by a right hand turn into St Kilda Road.

Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge.

At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue.

10km entrants (only) use the north bound lanes in Brunton Ave to a U-Turn past the MCG then back along Brunton Ave in southbound lanes.

Runners then turn right the MCG to the finish.

Walkers not recommended however if you would like to enter The Coffee Club 10km event but only want to walk, please place yourself at the rear of the start field and be aware that both Marathon & Half Marathon courses use the same roads and they will be coming from behind you.

Walkers – you may be required to move onto the walking paths.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib with attached Timing Chip

Race Information Booklet

Show bag and gift

Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – Entrants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult on course at all timesField Limit – 5,000

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)

Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue

Entrants head north along Batman Avenue and turn left just past William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk.

Entrants turn left onto Princes Bridge and left again into the path that leads down the back of Alexandra Gardens.

Runners then cross Boathouse Drive, and follow the Yarra River on the lower path under Swan St Bridge, proceed to the upper path to left hand turn crossing Morell Bridge, left hand turn onto the path under Swan St Bridge, following the river path before veering right onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr.

Turn right onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

If you wish to WALK, please enter the 3km Walk event. But if you are walking very slowly in a group, please keep an eye out for runners as you get close to the MCG and do not block their path.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

ASICS 3km Walk

Entry Fee Includes
All competitors in the Marathon will receive the following:

Race Bib

Race Information Booklet

Show bag and gift

Finishers Medal

Minimum Age – Entrants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult on course at all timesField Limit – 3,000

A brief course description:

Start Location

Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance)

Melways Ref 2G A7

Course Description

Start Batman Avenue

Entrants head north along Batman Avenue in southbound lanes up to Flinders St and do a U-turn and head back down Batman Avenue in the nthbd lanes.

Walkers turn right just before William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk.

Just prior to Fed Square, turn left and head south/east along the river side of Birrarung Marr to the wooden footbridge.

Entrants turn left onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr.

Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

Please note – This is a non-timed event therefore you will not receive a Timing Chip in your Race Pack.

The 2013 Melbourne Marathon Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

MaxNRG Personal Training hope to have a large team enter this years festival with a number of our clients and a few of our personal trainers entering the Melbourne Marathon Festivals events. Make sure to keep an eye out for any of our mobile personal trainers who will be wearing the MaxNRG colors and come and say hello.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2013 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve.

Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

For more information about MaxNRG Personal Training, call or email us now

2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival, VICTORIA

Melbourne, Victoria

Sunday 14th October, 2012

** UPDATE: Melbourne Marathon Results 2012

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival. Melbourne gave us a perfect day with gorgeous weather for the thousands of participants for this years 35th Melbourne Marathon.

View Race Results: 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival Results

Congratulations to Kenyan Jonathan Chesoo, winner of the Men’s Marathon in a time of 2:12.35. The first Australian across the line was Scott Westcott (NSW) in 2:16.

The Women’s Marathon was won by Lauren Shelley (WA) in 2:36.29.

Photo’s from this years Melbourne Marathon 2012

More photo’s from the days event can be found on our Facebook Page or check out the Race Results for each event from the Festival here -> Melbourne Marathon Race Results

Registration for one of Melbourne’s main fun run events of the year is now open for 2012.

The 2012 Melbourne Marathon Festival will be sponsored by Medibank this year as they help support this iconic Melbourne running Festival which has been run each year since 1978.
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The Melbourne Marathon Festival is celebrating it’s 35th anniversary and is incorporating into this years event:
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Australian Marathon Championship

Victorian Marathon Championship

Active Feet Runners Expo

Corporate and Team Tents

Music and Entertainment

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The 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival will be held on Sunday October 14, 2012.

This year, we will head ‘Back to the G’ for another action packed weekend of events!

Last years 2011 event was away from the MCG, but this year all participants will have the opportunity to cross the finish line on the grass of the famous MCG.

Entries into all event categories including the Medibank Melbourne Marathon, the Flight Centre Half Marathon, The Coffee Club 10km, the Asics 5.7km and the Asics 3km Walk are open and you can register online now!

If you have ALREADY REGISTERED in the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival but need to update your details, you can update your details HERE.

Do it for Charity!!!

This is a major event of Melbourne and a vital part of this event is to raise money for two extremely important charities Cerebral Palsy Education Centre (CPEC) and the James Macready-Bryan Foundation (JMB)

Cerebral Palsy is the most common physical disability in childhood and most results in damage (brain injury) to the developing brain before, during or very early in life. CPEC provides early intervention education programs and teach children how to walk and communication when they would otherwise have been unable to.

The James Macready-Bryan Foundation provides financial support for care and rehabilitation and a public voice for young people who suffer from Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and their families.
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Please have a great race in whatever distance you set your sights on

We recommend that everyone should take advantage of early bird prices, enter before July 29th in all racing categories to save!

*If you register during the Early Bird Period your Race Pack will be sent to you to the address you provide.
*If you register during the Standard Entry Period (Monday July 30 – Friday October 12), you must collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office during opening hours.

Race Packs

In 2012, Race Packs will commence distribution at the start of September.

As mentioned above, if you registered in the Early Bird Period (May 7 – July 29) your Race Pack will be sent to you at the address provided. If you registered in the Standard Entry Period (July 30 – October 12) you must collect your Race Pack from the Race Week Office during opening hours.

INTERNATIONAL ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE – Race packs will not be sent internationally. If you are an international entrant, your Race Pack must be collected from the Race Week Office during opening hours. So please allow time before Race Day to come and collect your pack.

Race Bib

Your Race Bib identifies you as an official competitor of the Melbourne Marathon Festival Event. Race Numbers must be worn on the front of your T-shirt or singlet. No participant is permitted to start, or will be allowed on course without their correct race number. On the reverse side of your Race Bib, each competitor will need to complete the details as requried for medical purposes. Please compete this prior to race morning.

IMPORTANT: Your Timing chip is on the back of the Race Bib and may appear as a label. DO NOT REMOVE OR TAMPER WITH THIS CHIP in any way as it might result in NO TIME being recorded for your effort.

Safety Pins

Your Race Pack will also come with Safety Pins. These pins are to be used to secure your Race Bib to the front of you shirt. If you forget to bring safety pins on the day, there will be extra safety pins available at the event.

Competitor Information Booklet

Your Competitor Information booklet will be your go to point for all information regarding your race and other helpful tips for Race Day.

Race Week Office

If you don’t register before the early bird period finishes Sunday July 29 – 11.59pm you must collect your race day kits from the Race Week Office. The Race Information Office will be operational at the MCG during Race Week for late entries, collection of race packs, change of events and for any other questions you have about the event.

You can select from a range of distances to participate in for 2012

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

[fb-like]Medibank Melbourne Marathon (42.195km)

Start Time – 7.00am

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – $125Standard (July 30 – October 12) – $145*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Course Time Limit – All competitors that cannot run at a sub-5hr marathon pace should make themselves familiar with the alternate route for slow marathoners and obey instructions from marshals on the day.

Prize Money – The total prize pool for the 2012 Medibank Melbourne Marathon Festival is $63,000.
There is a bonus Prize Pool on offer of more than $30,000.

Wheelchair competitor start time – 7.55am

The Medibank Melbourne Marathon continues to be the largest marathon in Australia, and strives to continually improve the course to accommodate the increase in demand for entries. In 2012 the following improvements to the marathon course have been made to improve safety and reduce course crowding:
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Increased road Width – the use of the centre of St Kilda Rd from Toorak Rd to Southbank Blvd exclusively for marathon runners

Added runner lanes – in St Kilda Rd where the half marathon and marathon merge we have separate running lanes with exclusive lanes for marathon only

Changed the half marathon course – so that the last 3 km of the course is a marathon only course – runners do merge as they enter the MCG

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A brief course description:

The race begins at Batman Avenue (150m north of Rod Laver Arena entrance). Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head along St Kilda Road. At the St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of the Lake.

This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway. At the Carousel carpark, runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk before U-turning in Aughtie Drive approx 300m past the Pits Building. Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right onto Lakeside Drive and right on to Fitzroy St.

Runners then make a right hand turn at Acland St extension into Beaconsfield Parade, proceed north to a U-turn just before Bay St heading south back toward St Kilda along Beaconsfield Parade.

At the Beaconsfield Parade intersection with Jacka Boulevard, runners will veer right and head towards Elwood using Jacka Boulevard and Marine Parade to Ormond Esplanade and turning right into the Elwood Park Recreation area, follow the roadways through to right hand turn exit at Ormond Esplanade to a U-Turn in Ormond Esplanade near Kingsley St. Runners then proceed north along Ormond Esplanade, Marine Parade, Jacka Blvd in southbound lanes to right hand turn into extension of Acland St, followed by a left hand turn into Fitzroy St.

Runners then turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound lanes and continue to left hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Rd. Followed by a right hand turn into St Kilda Rd. Proceed along St Kilda Rd to a right hand turn into Flinders St.

Runners then veer right into Wellington Parade South, turn right into Jolimont Rd, which becomes Brunton Avenue. Marathoners then turn left into MCG and do loop to finish.

Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

[fb-like]Flight Centre Half Marathon (21.1km)

Start Time – 8.00am

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – $90Standard (July 30 – October 12) – $105*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Cut Off Time Limits – Half Marathon runners must be past St Kilda Junction prior to the cut off time of 10:30am.

Minimum Age – 16 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

Start Batman Avenue. Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street, cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge and then head along St Kilda Road.

At St Kilda Junction, runners turn right into Fitzroy Street then right into Lakeside Drive and do a lap anti-clockwise circuit of the Lake.

This Lake loop requires runners to turn left into Albert Road Drive from Lakeside Drive and left into Aughtie Drive continuing around the Albert Park Lake roadway.

At the Carousel carpark runners proceed behind and around Pits Building using Aughtie Walk before U-turning in Aughtie Drive approx 300m past the Pits Building. Proceed to a right hand turn into Village Green Rd and right onto Lakeside Drive and on to Fitzroy St where runners turn LEFT (note: Marathon runners veer right).

Half Marathoners turn left into the St Kilda Road northbound service lanes and continue to LEFT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, right hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave (note: marathon runners veer left into Birdwood Ave) until the right hand turn into St Kilda Road.

Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square. Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge. At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue before a final left hand turn into the MCG and loop to finish.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page.

The Coffee Club 10km

[fb-like]The Coffee Club 10km Run

Start Time – 7.30am (2 Wave Starts)
There will be two wave starts in The Coffee Club 10km Run. These will be a Sub 55 Minute wave and an over 55 Minute wave. Please select the appropriate category when registering and upon starting the race, please start in the allocated wave as per your Race Bib Colour.

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – Adult $55, Child $35Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $75, Child $45*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Cut Off Time Limits – All 10km Runners must have completed the race by the cut off time of 10:00am.

Minimum Age – 14 years of age on Race Day

KM markers – Km markers will be placed every 1km on course

A brief course description:

The Coffee Club 10km starts at Batman Avenue. – Note: there will be two wave starts that correspond to your race number colour so please start in the allocated area.

Runners head north along Batman Avenue; left into Flinders Street, left into Swanston Street and cross to northbound (west side) service lane at Princes Bridge. Then there is a RIGHT hand turn into Southbank Blvd, followed by a RIGHT hand turn into Sturt St and proceed (under the St Kilda Rd) along Alexandra Ave to a right hand turn into Linlithgow Ave. Proceed along Linlithgow Ave to Birdwood Ave to right hand turn into Domain Road, followed by a right hand turn into St Kilda Road. Proceed along St Kilda Road to a right hand turn at Princes Walk (just prior to) Fed Square Competitors then run along the path next to Birrarung Marr before veering right on to the William Barak Bridge. At the end of the bridge they make a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St followed by a left turn on to Brunton Avenue. 10km entrants (only) use the north bound lanes in Brunton Ave to a U-Turn past the MCG then back along Brunton Ave in southbound lanes. Runners then turn right the MCG to the finish.

Walkers not recommended however if you would like to enter The Coffee Club 10km event but only want to walk, please place yourself at the rear of the start field and be aware that both Marathon & Half Marathon courses use the same roads and they will be coming from behind you. YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO MOVE TO THE WALKING PATHS.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page

ASICS 5.7km Run

[fb-like]ASICS 5.7km Run

Start Time – 11.00am
There will be two wave starts in the ASICS 5.7km Run. These will be a Sub 25 Minute wave and an over 25 Minute wave. Please select the appropriate category when registering and upon starting the race, please start in the allocated wave as per your Race Bib Colour.

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – Adult $40, Child $30Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $55, Child $40*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Cut Off Time Limits – There is no cut off time for the 5.7km run, however the finish line is packed up at 2:00pm.

Minimum Age – The ASICS 5.7km Run is a non-competitive event and therefore age categories are not listed. All ages are welcome. Children under 13 years to be accompanied by an adult.

A brief course description:

The ASICS 5.7km Run starts at Batman Avenue. Entrants head north along Batman Avenue and turn left just past William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk. Entrants turn left onto Princes Bridge and left again into the path that leads down the back of Alexandra Gardens.

Runners then cross Boathouse Drive, and follow the Yarra River on the lower path under Swan St Bridge, proceed to the upper path to left hand turn crossing Morell Bridge, left hand turn onto the path under Swan St Bridge, following the river path before veering right onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

If you wish to WALK, please enter the 3km Walk event. But if you are walking very slowly in a group, please keep an eye out for runners as you get close to the MCG and do not block their path.

To view the course map Click here, or scroll to the bottom of this page

ASICS 3km Walk

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Start Time – 11.15am

Early Bird (May 7 – July 29) – Adult $35, Child $15Standard (July 30 – October 12) – Adult $45, Child $20*You can still register for an event after 5:00pm on October 12; however this must be done in person at the Race Week Office during opening hours and only if your chosen race has not yet reached capacity.

Cut Off Time Limits – There is no cut off time for the 3km walk, however the finish line is packed up at 2:00pm.

Minimum Age – The ASICS 3km Walk is a non-competitive event and therefore age categories are not listed. All ages are welcome. Children under 13 years to be accompanied by an adult.

A brief course description:

The ASICS 3km Walk starts at Batman Avenue. Entrants head north along Batman Avenue in southbound lanes up to Flinders St and do a U-turn and head back down Batman Avenue in the nthbd lanes. Runners turn right just before William Barak Bridge (320m) and follow the path next to Birrarung Marr and Princes Walk.

Just prior to Fed Square, turn left and head south/east along the river side of Birrarung Marr to the wooden footbridge. Entrants turn left onto wooden bridge in Birrarung Marr. Right turn onto William Barak Bridge with a hairpin left hand turn on to Jolimont St at the end of the bridge followed by a left turn onto Brunton Avenue under the William Barak Bridge to a left hand turn into the MCG.

The 2012 Melbourne Marathon Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

MaxNRG Personal Training hope to have a large team enter this years festival with a number of our clients and a few of our personal trainers entering the Melbourne Marathon Festivals events. Make sure to keep an eye out for any of our mobile personal trainers who will be wearing the MaxNRG colors and come and say hello.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2012 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve.

Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.

For more information about MaxNRG Personal Training, call or email us now

Great Strides Walkathon 2011

Sunday 23rd October, 2011

Take Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at Princes Park, Carlton North and help raise funds for CF sufferers in Victoria. The Great Strides Walkathon provides you with the option of taking part in the 3km or 6km walk, or a 6km run.
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Come and join us at Cystic Fibrosis Victoria’s (CFV) annual Great Strides Walkathon for the 3/6km walk or 6km run around Princes Park. It’s a great day out for the whole family. This October, take a sprint or a stroll with hundreds of people throughout Victoria to support families living with Cystic Fibrosis!

Great Strides is our national walkathon hosted to support families and individuals living with Cystic Fibrosis.

It is a family fun day with celebrity appearances, a sausage sizzle, prizes and post event massages all a part of the festivities.

Great Strides Event Details

The event is a great opportunity for people with CF, their families and friends to gather in an outdoor setting, minimising the risk of cross infection; thus increasing awareness of CF/CFV and the importance of fitness, encouraging the community to engage in regular physical exercise; and to raise vital funds so CFV can continue supporting Victorian people living with CF.

Please download and return the Great Strides Registration form and remember Early Bird Prices close Friday October 7th. All prices are outlined on the Registration Form. Please return the form via email to events@cfv.org.au, fax to (03) 9686 3437 or mail to 80 Dodds Street, Southbank VIC 3006.

Show your support of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) by wearing RED!!!

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Great Strides Walkathon Map

MaxNRG Personal Training’s Involvement

This year we hope our clients as well as our personal trainers will be joining in on the day. Keep an eye out for our Carlton personal trainers who will at Princess Park during the charity event and come and say hello if you see one of us.

If you are looking to participate in a Melbourne 2011 fun run, charity walk or bike ride our team at MaxNRG Personal Training can help. Our mobile personal trainers that operate throughout Melbourne can help you make sure that your current training regime will allow you to participate in any fun run, walk or bike ride that you set out to achieve. Call 0403-741-278 or fill out our online form and a member of the MaxNRG Personal Training team will contact you shortly.